Tactical Progression of the Bout – The Tactical Wheel
This edition concerns itself with the tactical progression of a bout. Most fencers learn these concepts through the progression of drills and lessons with a coach, but often the actual theory of...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: First Intention Attacks
First Intention Attacks The first “spoke” in the Tactical Wheel is the First Intention Attack. By definition, this is an attack that you launch in expectation of getting the touch on the attack. While...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: First Intention Defense
Defensive First Intention First Intention Defense is the second spoke in the Tactical Wheel. By definition, this is a tactic by which you wait for the attack and then make your touch on a...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: First Intention Counter-Offense
Counter-Offensive First Intention Counter-offensive First Intention is the third “spoke” in the Tactical Wheel. By definition, this is a tactic by which you wait for the attack to begin and then...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: Second Intention Offense
Offensive Second Intention Once you have established either your ability to carry out a simple attack, defense or counter-offense, you will need to be able to “spin the wheel” to move to the next set...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: Second Intention Defense
Defensive Second Intention Once you have established either your ability to carry out a simple attack, defense or counter-offense, you will need to be able to “spin the wheel” to move to the next set...
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Zone Theory – Physical Zones on the Fencing Piste
The fencing strip is divided into several physical zones. Much like “red zone” offense and defense in football, the fencer’s location on the strip often influences the tactics most likely to be...
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The Longest Minute: Using the One Minute Break to Envision Victory
Alex Massialas coached by his father, Greg. Photo: FencingPhotos.com In a previous post, I suggested ideas for how a coach may properly utilize the one minute break to refocus his/her fencer and...
View ArticleTactical Progression of the Bout – The Tactical Wheel
This edition concerns itself with the tactical progression of a bout. Most fencers learn these concepts through the progression of drills and lessons with a coach, but often the actual theory of...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: First Intention Attacks
First Intention Attacks The first “spoke” in the Tactical Wheel is the First Intention Attack. By definition, this is an attack that you launch in expectation of getting the touch on the attack. While...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: First Intention Defense
Defensive First Intention First Intention Defense is the second spoke in the Tactical Wheel. By definition, this is a tactic by which you wait for the attack and then make your touch on a...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: First Intention Counter-Offense
Counter-Offensive First Intention Counter-offensive First Intention is the third “spoke” in the Tactical Wheel. By definition, this is a tactic by which you wait for the attack to begin and then...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: Second Intention Offense
Offensive Second Intention Once you have established either your ability to carry out a simple attack, defense or counter-offense, you will need to be able to “spin the wheel” to move to the next set...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: Second Intention Defense
Defensive Second Intention Once you have established either your ability to carry out a simple attack, defense or counter-offense, you will need to be able to “spin the wheel” to move to the next set...
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Zone Theory – Physical Zones on the Fencing Piste
The fencing strip is divided into several physical zones. Much like “red zone” offense and defense in football, the fencer’s location on the strip often influences the tactics most likely to be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Longest Minute: Using the One Minute Break to Envision Victory
Alex Massialas coached by his father, Greg. Photo: FencingPhotos.com In a previous post, I suggested ideas for how a coach may properly utilize the one minute break to refocus his/her fencer and...
View ArticleTactical Progression of the Bout – The Tactical Wheel
This edition concerns itself with the tactical progression of a bout. Most fencers learn these concepts through the progression of drills and lessons with a coach, but often the actual theory of...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: First Intention Attacks
First Intention Attacks The first “spoke” in the Tactical Wheel is the First Intention Attack. By definition, this is an attack that you launch in expectation of getting the touch on the attack. While...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: First Intention Defense
Defensive First Intention First Intention Defense is the second spoke in the Tactical Wheel. By definition, this is a tactic by which you wait for the attack and then make your touch on a...
View ArticleThe Tactical Wheel: First Intention Counter-Offense
Counter-Offensive First Intention Counter-offensive First Intention is the third “spoke” in the Tactical Wheel. By definition, this is a tactic by which you wait for the attack to begin and then...
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